An Extensive Review on Allium ampeloprasum A Magical Herb
No Thumbnail Available
Date
2025-01-04
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
International Journal of Science and Research
Abstract
Allium vegetable has been used as folk medicine since ancient times. Allium genus has over 600 members which differ in
maturing, color and taste; however, they are similar in biochemical content. Allium ampeloprasum, is a monocotyledon plant of the lily
family (Liliaceae) and belongs to the genus Allium. It has a characteristic taste and morphological features, making it to be considered
as one of the popular herbal medicine. A scrutiny of literature revealed some notable pharmacological activities of the plant such as
antidiabetic, hypolipidaemic, antimicrobial, free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory role. This review attempts to encompass the
available literature on Allium ampeloprasum with respect to its pharmacognostic characters, ethanobotanical and traditional uses,
chemical constituents and summary of its various pharmacological activities and clinical effects
Description
Allium vegetable has been used as folk medicine since ancient times. Allium genus has over 600 members which differ in
maturing, color and taste; however, they are similar in biochemical content. Allium ampeloprasum, is a monocotyledon plant of the lily
family (Liliaceae) and belongs to the genus Allium. It has a characteristic taste and morphological features, making it to be considered
as one of the popular herbal medicine. A scrutiny of literature revealed some notable pharmacological activities of the plant such as
antidiabetic, hypolipidaemic, antimicrobial, free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory role. This review attempts to encompass the
available literature on Allium ampeloprasum with respect to its pharmacognostic characters, ethanobotanical and traditional uses,
chemical constituents and summary of its various pharmacological activities and clinical effects